Join Zoe for a day of hot glass bead making for beginners!

WHAT: We’ll be exploring the exciting possibilities of hot glass ‘flame-working’ or "‘torch-working’, in this half day workshop. Over the 4 hours, you will produce a selection of patterned beads, using both Transparent and Opal glass. There are only 3 spaces available per session so that you get plenty of 1:1 time and tuition - as spaces are limited, we recommend booking as soon as possible. Zoe will demonstrate each step and can recap throughout the session. Please wear warm layers, no dangling jewellery/ scarves, full covered shoes, hair tied back.

STEPS
-Selecting 2 colour ways, pull your own stringer (very fine glass strings) from a variety of coloured rods.
-Prepare a set of mandrels in a variety of thicknesses, these are the rods you will melt the glass around, and the thinner the rod- the smaller the hole is in the bead.
-Practice hand-eye coordination, using both hands and both sides of your brain!
- Produce up to 6 transparent beads; a mixture of plain, marbled and patterned styles.
- Produce up to 6 opal beads; a mixture of plain, marbled and patterned styles.

These will be left to anneal in our special bead kiln, and ready to collect/post out to you, the following week.

At the end of the session, you can choose the findings for you to construct your pieces at home (necklace/bracelet/keyring)

WHO: Taught by Zoe, open to all abilities - you could be an absolute beginner, never touched glass before, or you could be one of our regular fused glass clients, Zoe will teach you everything you need to know on the day.

WHERE: Globe 2

HOW MUCH: £100pp or bring a friend and 2 of you can book together for £190

WHEN: Each session takes place 11.30am-3.30pm (4 hours) - choose a date using the buttons below!

All materials, tuition and refreshments halfway though are included in the price.